John Ales

Biography

John Ales (born January 3, 1969) is an American actor best known for appearing in Spy Hard, The Nutty Professor, You Wish, and other films and television series.

Career Overview

John Ales has 52 screen credits in a career dating back to 1993. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Nutty Professor with 2 titles. Signature works include The Nutty Professor, From Black, Nutty Professor II: The Klumps. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

52

Birth Date

1969-01-03 00:00:00

Birth Place

Los Angeles, California, USA

Known For

• 

  The Nutty Professor
• 

  From Black
• 

  Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
• 

  Dragon Wars: D-War
• Living with Lou
• 

  The Zeros

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• Nutty Professor (2 titles)
• The Nutty Professor Collection (2 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Eddie Murphy (2 collaborations)
• Larry Miller (2 collaborations)
• Jamal Mixon (2 collaborations)
• Jada Pinkett Smith (1 collaborations)
• James Coburn (1 collaborations)
• Dave Chappelle (1 collaborations)
• Patricia Wilson (1 collaborations)
• Nichole McAuley (1 collaborations)
• Hamilton von Watts (1 collaborations)
• Chao Li Chi (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (52 credits)

  • Black Rabbit

    - Isle of Joy (2025) ... Jules Zablonski actor actors

    - Trailblazer (2025) ... Jules Zablonski actor actors

    - No More F**k-Ups (2025) ... Jules Zablonski actor actors

    - Skin Contact (2025) ... Jules Zablonski actor actors

    - The Black Rabbits (2025) ... Jules Zablonski actor actors
    2025
  • American Fiction

    Leo

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • The Blind

    Pastor Bill Smith

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Fool's Paradise

    Shady Jeweler

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • From Black

    Abel

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Who Are You People

    Carey

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

    - Deux Amours (2023) ... Juno actor actors
    2023
  • Gatlopp: Hell of a Game

    Andre

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • The Old Man

    - XIV (2024) ... Ben McDonald actor actors
    2022
  • Outer Range

    - Ode to Joy (2024) ... Shelton Cape actor actors
    2022
  • Music

    Enzo, the Pawnbroker

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Star Trek: Picard

    - Stardust City Rag (2020) ... Bruce Maddox actor actors
    2020
  • Dead to Me

    - We've Reached the End (2022) ... Stavros actor actors

    - We're Almost Out of Time (2022) ... Stavros actor actors
    2019
  • Euphoria

    - Out of Touch (2022) ... David Vaughn actor actors

    - And Salt the Earth Behind You (2019) ... David Vaughn actor actors

    - The Trials and Tribulations of Trying to Pee While Depressed (2019) ... David Vaughn actor actors

    - '03 Bonnie and Clyde (2019) ... David Vaughn actor actors

    - Shook Ones Pt. II (2019) ... David Vaughn actor actors
    2019
  • The Act

    - Bonnie & Clyde (2019) ... Vance actor actors
    2019
  • Station 19

    - Learning to Fly (2021) ... Brother John actor actors
    2018
  • Brockmire

    - Comeback Player of the Year (2020) ... New York Yankees Owner actor actors

    - Favorable Matchup (2020) ... New York Yankees Owner actor actors
    2017
  • The Good Doctor

    - Sex and Death (2020) ... Oliver Thomas actor actors
    2017
  • Marvel's Runaways

    - Devil's Torture Chamber (2019) ... Quinton The Great actor actors

    - Enter the Dreamland (2019) ... Quinton The Great actor actors
    2017
  • MacGyver

    - Tesla + Bell + Edison + Mac (2020) ... Nikola Tesla actor actors
    2016
  • Lethal Weapon

    - Born to Run (2017) ... Phil Green actor actors
    2016
  • Bosch

    - Clear Shot (2017) ... Andrew Holland actor actors

    - Right Play (2017) ... Andrew Holland actor actors

    - Blood Under the Bridge (2017) ... Andrew Holland actor actors

    - The Four Last Things (2017) ... Andrew Holland actor actors

    - The Smog Cutter (2017) ... Andrew Holland actor actors
    2015
  • Sneaky Pete

    - Switch (2018) ... Luka Delchev actor actors

    - Buffalo Soldiers (2018) ... Luka Delchev actor actors

    - Marius Josipovic (2018) ... Luka Delchev actor actors

    - The Reluctant Taxidermist (2018) ... Luka Delchev actor actors

    - 11 Million Reasons You Can't Go Home Again (2018) ... Luka Delchev actor actors
    2015
  • The Fosters

    - Girl Code (2016) ... actor actors
    2013
  • Longmire

    - A Good Death Is Hard to Find (2013) ... Tony Moten actor actors
    2012
  • Major Crimes

    - Final Cut (2013) ... Martin Elliot actor actors
    2012
  • Shake It Up

    - Clean It Up (2013) ... Igor actor actors
    2010
  • Rizzoli & Isles

    - This Is How a Heart Breaks (2012) ... Artist actor actors
    2010
  • The Defenders

    - Nevada v. Cerrato (2010) ... Vinnie Cerrato actor actors
    2010
  • The Mentalist

    - Blood Money (2010) ... Cale Sylvan actor actors
    2008
  • In Plain Sight

    - Who Shot Jay Arnstein? (2008) ... Jay Allen / Jay Arnstein actor actors
    2008
  • Dragon Wars: D-War

    Agent Judah Campbell

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Lucky Man

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Burn Notice

    - Official Business (2012) ... Matt Bailey actor actors

    - Enemy of My Enemy (2011) ... Matt Bailey actor actors
    2007
  • Mad Men

    - Blowing Smoke (2010) ... Perry Demuth actor actors
    2007
  • Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen

    Comet / Hank / Instructor (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Medium

    - A Necessary Evil (2009) ... Hal Munzell actor actors
    2005
  • Living with Lou

    Lou

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Without a Trace

    - Honor Bound (2005) ... George Zousmer actor actors
    2002
  • CSI: Miami

    - Speed Kills (2004) ... Mike Tibbetts actor actors
    2002
  • The Zeros

    Seth

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Burning Down the House

    Francois

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Nutty Professor II: The Klumps

    Jason

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    - Deep Fried and Minty Fresh (2009) ... Timothy Rand actor actors
    2000
  • Ride with the Devil

    Quantrill

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    - Unholiest Alliance (2016) ... Tom Russo actor actors

    - Manhattan Transfer (2016) ... Tom Russo actor actors
    1999
  • The Wild Thornberrys

    - Gift of Gab (2000) ... Hartebeast / Honey Badger #2 (voice) actor actors
    1998
  • Vibrations

    Miles

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • The Nutty Professor

    Jason

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Spy Hard

    Kabul

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Chicago Hope

    - Upstairs, Downstairs (1999) ... File Thief actor actors
    1994
  • Beavis and Butt-Head

    - School Test (2011) ... Teacher (voice) actor actors

    - Bounty Hunters (2011) ... Additional Voices (voices) actor actors

    - Drones (2011) ... Additional Voices (voice) actor actors
    1993